1¢ KILLED IN THREE RAILROAD DISASTERS
Rockford Illinois reports a fatal railroad crash on the Illinois Central line between Irene and Perryville. A conductor's orders failure is blamed for a head on collision and fire killing or missing eight and wounding eleven in frigid weather. Survivors aided victims as wreckage burned while relief arrived two hours later. Six bodies were recovered and crews cleared the track.
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Rockford
Ill
Ilinois Central
Irene
Perryville
Chicago
H. G. Wellman
Wreck on Great Northern near Essex claims eight lives
A Helena report says a Great Northern derailment near Essex in the Rocky Mountains killed Otto Erickson and seven others, including three elderly women and a young girl. Fourteen or more were hurt as rails spread, the train split, and a day coach caught fire but was put out.
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Helena
Mont
Great Northern Railway
Essex
Rocky Mountains
Otto Erickson
Sweden
California
One Killed in Wreck Near Freeport Illinois
A peculiar wreck on the Great Western railway at Bolton five miles from Freeport today killed F. M. Riley and seriously injured engineer William Norton both of Dubuque Iowa. Three eastbound trains were involved as the light engine rear ended a freight, then reversed into the wrecking train. The engineer leaped to safety but the fireman died at his post.
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Freeport
Great Western Railway
Bolton
F. M. Riley
William Norton
Dubuque
Iowa
East Bond
Lght
Iileman
Lynn Strikes Threaten New Turmoil at Kelley Morocco Plant
In Lynn mass protests surge as non union Poles Armenians and Greeks at J A Kelley & Co morocco factory stockpile arms amid fears of riots. Police guard entrances while strikers press reinstatement at pre strike wages. Parallel labor moves threaten coal handlers and American Express drivers with new wage talks and a Monday strike.
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Lynn
J. A. Kelley & Co
Morocco
Kelley Company
American Express Company
Post
Mystery in Newtonville Deepens After Messenger Assault
Newtonville December 15 W H Emerson express messenger says he was attacked last night by Michael Shanahan and four accomplices while delivering a package at Craft street Shanahan remains in police custody awaiting arraignment as Emerson recovers with a fractured skull and brain bleeding Police allege evidence supports the case while Shanahan claims Emerson struck him with a six foot iron bar and produced a corresponding arm abrasion for police to note
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Newton
W. H. Emerson
Newtonville
Express Messenger
Michael Shanahan
Sheanahan
Craft Street
Tarbox
Frank Fletcher
Kennedy
Emerson
Shanahan
Emperor William Honors Marquis Ito with Red Regia Order
Berlin reports Emperor William awarded Marquis Ito the Order of the Red Regia, honoring the Japanese statesman for his role in advancing diplomacy and regional affairs. The decoration underscores ongoing ties between Germany and Japan amid shifting global interests.
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Berlin
William
Marquis Ito
Order of the Red Regia
Day Boats From Here to Bangor Start Planned
New York, Dec. 165. Charles W. Morse, head of the Boston and Bangor Steamship Company, confirms plans to run day line boats between Bangor and Boston. Night boats already operate. one day boat is being built at Bath, Me, similar to the Rockland night boat. Plans for two more boats are ready, with possible construction sites in Bath and either New York or Boston.
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New York
Charles W. Morse
Boston and Bangor Steamship Company
Bangor
Boston
Morse
Bath
Rockland
Organist Norman McLeod Dies Suddenly at Home
Norman McLeod organist and rector of First Baptist Church on Commonwealth avenue died of heart disease at his home 256 West Newton Street about 6 PM. He preached at the morning service and, after a later illness, collapsed in the afternoon. He was about 55 years old and left a family, including a student.
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Norman McLeod
First Baptist Church
Commonwealth Avenue
West Newton Street
McLeod H
Washington Gossip on Engagement Breakoff with Trentanove
Washington reports swirl around Mrs. Lucie Lane and Chevalier Trentanove as their engagement ends after public notices of plans for a December wedding at 1708 Massachusetts avenue. The Genoa letter denying marriage fueled speculation while the Kentucky-born Mrs. Lane recently wed Mrs. Mary E. Blackburn’s widow.
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Washington
Lane
Chevalier Trentanove
Lucie Lane
Genoa
Italy
Milwaukee
Kentucky
Senator Blackburn
Mary E. Blackburn
H. H. Blackburn
West Virginia
Washington Bride Breaks Off Engagement To Trentanove
A Washington report reveals the engagement to Chevallier Trentanove has been broken due to his exacting and jealous nature. The bride cites happiness concerns and withdraws her promise. Rumors say Mrs Lane planned to sail to London for the wedding, set for Christmas at Lady Carew’s residence, but the couple’s statements altered those plans.
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Washington
Chevallier Trentanove
London
Desperate leap helps man flee arrest in Fall River
Louis Legasse, wanted on a warrant for non-support, escaped three officers by jumping from a three story attic window to adjoining roof and then to a street. He fled in his underwear and was last seen running away.
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Fall River
Louis Legasse
Tecumseh Street
Legasse
Senator Sewell Improves After Sinking Spall
In Camden New Jersey on December 15 the condition of United States Senator Sewell is more encouraging per physicians. He rallied from a sinking spell last night and is now said to be out of immediate danger.
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Camden
N. J
United States
Sewell
Imperial court leaves Kai Feng Fu for Pekin
A Pekin despatch reports that the imperial court departed Kai Feng Fu last Saturday en route to Pekin, signaling ongoing movements of the court amid current events.
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London
Pekin
Imperial Court
Kai Feng Fu
Louis Botha severely wounded near Luneberg action
Despatch from Nkandhla dated December 6 reports Commandant Louis Botha shot through the left leg below the knee during a recent engagement near Luneberg Transvaal. He crawled into the bush to escape capture, and his whereabouts are unknown to his followers. British forces reportedly took 80 prisoners.
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Durban
Nkandhla
Zululand
Luneberg
Transvaal
Louis Botha
City Brevities: Burglary and Lodger Theft Reported
The residence of Morris Q Rensky on Heath street was entered yesterday with loss of a blue serge suit a gold filled watch with an Odd Fellows lock charm and $36 from Elias Aaron a lodger. A downtown hotel guest was taken home by Carroll Turner and left before dawn with trousers patent leather shoes a black derby hat and $5 missing. Police raided 11 Oxford place yielding dice dominoes and counters and 15 Chinese captives in a third floor Grove terrace room where seven colored men were playing and were taken to the station.
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Morris Q. Rensky
Heath Street
Elias Aaron
Carroll, Turner
Hanson Street
Turner
Oxford Place
Rattlinco
Grove Terrats
Portuguese Protest Over Hoar Remarks in Boston
A mass meeting at a Portuguese church in North Bennet street condemned Senator Hoar for remarks on Portuguese immigrants in Roosevelt's message. Speakers including A A Perry and Dr J C Freitas urged unity and cited education, with Bacarda and Dr Francis P Rilva criticizing Hoar and defending Portuguese Americans. Resolutions demanding apology were signed by leaders of Italian and Portuguese societies.
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Massachusetts Portuguese Benevolent Association
North Bennet Street
George F. Hoar
Roosevelt
Anthony A. Perry
Hoar
J. C. Frietas
Bacarda
Italy
Portugal
Francis P. Rilva
Harvard
Senator Hoar
Dr. Silva
George F. Lloar
Massachusetts
Sir
Greater Boston
St. John the Baptist Church
George F F. Hoar
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Greater
Boston
Francis P. Silva
J. KR. Freitas
M. D
M.S. Monterro
F. M. Salles
Manuel R. Serpa
Massachusetts Benevolent Association
Manuel J. 10
Avellar
Portugal Union Benevolent Association
Francis A. Brum
Francisco Dem. Tavares
F. C. Sears
Mrs Gardner Sees Lions and Bears at Tremont Street Arena
Mrs Gardner and party toured the old Cyclorama animal arena on Tremont street guided by director Frank C. Bostock. They praised the sanitary conditions and animal displays, enjoyed the mother and cub lions and Jumbo II, and arranged a special holiday performance.
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Frank C. Bostock
Tremont Street
Jose Barrios
Dr Lorimer on Temples Value at Madison Avenue Church
New York December 15 The Madison Avenue Baptist Church reports rising attendance since Rev George C Lorimer became pastor The preacher argued the church remains vital to society despite modern criticism He defended the church as the nation’s moral and civic backbone and urged members to support its work with action to sanctify humanity The article contrasts church value with social and political changes and stresses its role behind charitable and reform movements
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New York
Madison Avenue Baptist Church
George C. Lorimer
Lorimer
Savonarola
Huss
Tabernacle
London
Temple
Boston
Unskilled Labor Forms by Union in Boston
Preliminary arrangements were made in the Wells Memorial building by the Allied Freight Transportation Council to admit unskilled workers such as teamsters clerks helpers and handlers along the waterfront railroads and major stores. The plan aims to amalgamate unions and nonmembers into a single organization for stronger results. It counts about 15000 members and a general strike could cost over 1 million dollars daily.
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Meat Handlers
Lumber Teamsters and Handlers
Wool Packers and Handlers
Leather Handlers’ Union
General Teamsters’ Union
Coal Teamsters
A. F. of I
Central Labor Union
The
Building ‘Trades Council
Knights of Labor
Council
Freight Teamsters’ Union
Freight Clerks’ Union
Freight Handlers’ Union
Expressmen’s Union
Independet Provident ‘Longshoremen's Assembly
O'Connell Assembly
Charlestown
Noddie Island
East Boston
Oscar F. Cox
Cox
Wells Memorial
Allied Foreight Transportation Council
Boston
Labor council proposed to unite Boston unions under one charter
A plan discussed by Boston labor leaders envisions a single labor council to coordinate A F L groups and form a local corporate body in Massachusetts. The proposal aims to reduce per capita costs, delay strikes without state arbitration, and possibly withdraw some locals from rival unions while coordinating with the Freight Transportation council. The Freight Clerks Expressmen and Teamsters unions backed the plan, with Building Laborers to be contacted. A January wage demand from 4000 freight teamsters looms as the council shapes policy.
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Massachusetts
A. F. of L
A. F. of
le Direct
Cox
Holces
Boston Central Labor Union
Building Trades Council
A. FB. of L
Freight Transportation
Freight Clerks’ Union
Blackford Hall
Expressmen’s Union
Teamsters’ Union
State Board of Arbitration
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Reed
State Board
Boston
Central Labor Union tackles Iglesias case and cigar trust
The Boston Central Labor Union urged Secretary Abrahams to contact President Roosevelt over the imprisonment of Senor Santiago Iglesias in Porto Rico, denouncing the arrest and demanding free speech rights. A second resolution condemns a cigar trust for child labor and health concerns, while officers plan a reception for British delegates at Faneuil Hall and note a banquet for George B. McNeill. Delegates from Metal Sign and Sign Writers unions join the meeting.
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Boston Central Labor Union
Henry Abrahams
Roosevelt
Senor Santiago Iglesias
Porto Rico
American Federation of Labor
Frank K. Foster
Typographical Union
A. F. of L
Senor
Santiago Iglesias
Senor Iglesias
Brothers of
Standcombe
Cigarmakers’ Union
United States of America
International Union of America
Crozier
Downing
Shaughnessy
Faneuil Hall
Tillett and Keefe
England
George B. McNeill
Metal Seuniere Union
Sign Writers’ Union
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Harry L. Lane
the Post
Socialistic Trade and Labor Times Organization
Mr. Kelley
Thomas A. Kelley
Kelley
Socialist Trade and Labor Times Organization
Glazers
Nelson
International Team Drivers’ Union of America
American Xpress Company
Sihidle Iynn
Been Evans
Board of Trade
Kaiser
ITO
M'Leod
Lucille Lan
Mrs. Laneis
Senator Sewell
Jack
Jakck
Annex No. 2
DR. Lorimer
Chickering
Allied Freight Transportation Council
Blake
Eec Lys
Goblakes
Taylor & Oe
Iglesias
Tobacco Trust
Michae
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